ALDIE, Va. – An elite field of 264 PGA Professionals, at least 50 years of age, will converge Oct. 10-13, at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Va., and River Creek Club in Leesburg, Va., as they begin play in the silver anniversary of the Southworth Senior PGA Professional National Championship presented by Mercedes-Benz USA.

“The field this year is exceptionally strong. It includes a large collection of past national champions, and accomplished players from every level of professional golf,” said Mark Tscheteschot, PGA director of member championships and a PGA master professional. “The golf courses will provide a tough test all week, but it will exciting to watch these players perform at a high level.”

The field features PGA Professionals who have qualified through one of the 41 PGA Sections. The low 70 scorers and ties after Friday's second round advance to the weekend's final 36 holes at Creighton Farms.

The 2013 National Champion will have his name inscribed on the Leo F. Fraser Trophy, while the top eight finishers, including ties, will receive exemptions into the 2014 Senior PGA Professional National Championship.

The low 35 finishers will qualify for the 75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, May 20-25, 2014, at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich.

The top five finishers will be exempt into the Champions Tour National Finals at TPC Scottsdale (Ariz.), provided they have submitted an entry by the entry deadline.

Southworth Development of Newton, Mass., is in its third year of title sponsorship in 2013. Mercedes-Benz also joined as a presenting sponsor in 2011.

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